Hitachi Data Systems AMS 200 500 1000 Fibre Channel SAN



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Data Storage Systems, Inc. (DSS, Inc.) is a Premiere Channel Partner for
Hitachi Data Systems (HDS), providing our customers with un-parralled support
and services. DSS, Inc. provides design, implementation/integration, on-site
installation and after market support services.

Offering several unique features, Hitachi Adaptable Modular Storage provide
the greatest scalability and flexibility of any modular storage line on the
market.
Adaptable Modular Storage Systems Provide Enterprise-class Functionality without
Compromising Quality and Reliability
These advanced modular storage systems are configured and managed from a “single pane of glass”—the easy-to-use, graphical
user interface (GUI) of Hitachi Storage Management and HiCommand® Suite software. Adaptable Modular Storage 1000, 500 and
200 systems are today’s most scalable, high performance, high-availability modular storage systems. All three models support
native Fibre Channel storage area network (SAN), network attached storage (NAS) or Ethernet-attached iSCSI on high-performance
Fibre Channel or cost-efficient SATA intermix drives.

The Adaptable Modular Storage 1000 supports any two protocols. The other models support dual iSCSI and Fibre Channel host
connections. All of these models also support RAID-6 disk configurations, for even higher availability. Workgroup Modular Storage
100 is ideal for small to midsized organizations that require the best in scalability and Performance in a small footprint. This system
supports cost-efficient SATA drives while maintaining the reliability edge that orld-class Hitachi engineering delivers.

For configuration options, pricing and availability please allow DSS, Inc. to put together a detailed solution designed to meet your
project criteria and earn your business.
Field upgradeability. Upgrade from the Adaptable Modular Storage 200 to the 500 system with over 160 terabytes (TB) of
SATA and Fibre Channel storage capacity. Upgrade from the Adaptable Modular Storage 500 to the 1000 system with over
320TB of capacity.

Fibre Channel, NAS and iSCSI support. This support allows IP-based volumes to be managed with the same tools as SAN
volumes, reducing management overhead and improving usability. The Adaptable Modular Storage 1000 offers dual protocol
(any two) support. The other models have an option for dual protocol connectivity that allows for both iSCSI and Fibre Channel
host connectivity.

Cache partitioning. More efficiently allocate cache to specific applications, optimizing their performance. Multiple partitions (2
partitions to 8 partitions in the 200 system, 2 partitions to 16 partitions in 500 system, and 2 partitions to 32 partitions in 1000
system) allow ultimate flexibility in meeting the performance needs of any application.

RAID-6 dual parity striping. Employ RAID-6 for more reliable rebuild in the rare event of a disk drive failure. RAID-6 is over
1,300 times less likely to incur data loss due to hard disk drive (HDD) failure than RAID-5. RAID-6 enables the storage
administrator to choose a convenient time to perform a RAID group rebuild after a failure. With dual parity, there is no exposure
to a second HDD failure.
Logical Unit Migration software. Enable volumes to be moved from one RAID group to another with this software without
impacting the application server.

SATA and Fibre Channel disk drive intermix (with Adaptable Modular Storage models). Take advantage of the intermix
capability to host any workload on the most economical storage system.
Features and functions clearly address the needs of any business, from small to midsized to large organizations:
AMS-1000
With up to 450 disk drives and the ability to virtually connect to a maximum of 1,024
servers, this model delivers enterprise-class performance and capacity at a mid-range
price. The 1000 is ideal for larger companies.

Unites SAN, iSCSI and NAS onto a single platform
Scales to 170TB of SATA & FC intermix, or 129TB Fibre Channel
RAID6 parity to protect against multiple drive failure
Delivers application-appropriate performance, reliability and protection
Redundant, hot-swappable components
Uses iSCSI interconnect to extend SAN to smaller systems
Data retention capabilities for regulatory compliance
Cache partitioning capabilities for maximized performance of applications that require high I/O
Supports up to 4,096 LUNs with dynamic LUN management
4GB-16GB cache
Remote site replication capability
Supports 4Gbps Fibre Channel connectivity
AMS-500
This model is the solution for mid-sized companies that need tiered storage in a
single rack. Mix up to 225 fibre channel and SATA hard drives to store data for
both high performance applications and near-line or back up applications.

Migration from server-based DAS to a consolidated SAN with SAN starter kits; iSCSI or Fibre
Channel connectivity supported
Supports NAS connectivity
Scale up to 86TB with SATA intermix, or 64TB with Fibre Channel
Advanced RAID-6 features and cache partitioning to dedicate cache to the most demanding
applications
Fully redundant and hot-swappable components for minimal downtime
Supports non-disruptive volume replication and backup
1 or two controllers
2GB-8GB cache
Up to 2,048 virtual hosts
Disk-less boot for SAN-attached servers
Deliver application-appropriate performance, reliability and protection
Data retention capabilities for regulatory compliance
Remote site replication capability
Supports 4Gbps Fibre Channel connectivity
iSCSI or Fibre Channel connectivity supported
leverage NAS connectivity; high-capacity storage for file-sharing applications
Supports plug-and-play SAN kits
1 controllers, or 2 controllers for full redundancy
Hot-swappable, redudant components
RAID6 support for dual parity, protection against multiple hard drive failure and rapid RAID group
rebuild
Scale up to 49.5TB SATA and Fibre Channel storage with intermix feature, or 31.5TB Fibre Channel
Data retention capabilities for regulatory compliance
Support up to 512 LUNs
Cache partitioning capabilities for maximized performance of applications that require high I/O
1GB - 4GB cache
Optional support for 4Gbps Fibre Channel connectivity
This entry level model is ideal for small business or branch offices. Configurations scale from 4 to 105
hard drives. The 200 is a great choice for companies or departments that are implementing their first
storage area network (SAN).
AMS-200
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